This is probably my favorite race of the year, for multiple reasons. First you have the first major G1 race where three year old can finally come face to face with their elders, and it if the first race of the fall where the best of Japan’s racing stock clash against one another. Second, the weather isn’t too cold yet, which for a born and bred souther girl like me is quite important.The Emperor’s Cup is also the beginning of another ‘Triple Crown’ in Japanese racing. Read More